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By Amanda Oon • Nov 01, 2021
The Singapore leader of one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers looks at life in the Lion City in an increasingly digital world and how to keep sport sustainable and socially conscious.
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 28, 2021
Laotian police found 55 million methamphetamine pills in the back of a beer truck, making it Asia's biggest-ever single seizure of illegal drugs
By Sophie Deviller and Pitcha Dangprasith/AFP • Oct 27, 2021
Hotels, street food carts and tuk-tuks are gearing up for the return of tourists to Bangkok as it prepares to welcome international tourists
By Agence France-Presse • Oct 14, 2021
After a decrease in positive coronavirus cases and an increase in vaccinations, the Philippines will allow cinemas and gyms to reopen in the capital Manila
Former police station chief, Thitisan Utthanaphon, nicknamed "Joe Ferrari" brings police corruption in Thailand to the spotlight following the leak of spine-chilling footage of a brutal interrogation gone wrong
By Pathom Sangwongwanich and Sophie Deviller/AFP • Sep 22, 2021
Southeast Asia has emerged as a new haven for Chinese tech companies. But domestic pressure and international relations present lingering questions for internet firms eyeing the region
By Yutong Niu • Sep 21, 2021
German luxury carmaker Porsche will open its first factory outside Europe in Malaysia next year to meet strong demands in the Southeast Asian country
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 03, 2021
Singapore's prime minister was awarded more than a quarter of a million dollars in damages after winning defamation suits
By Agence France-Presse • Sep 01, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City's traditional taxi firms have taken a hit with intense competition from Grab in recent years. But with ride-hailing apps suspended amid a spiralling Covid outbreak, a return of business for drivers comes with risks as they become front line workers
By Madeleine List • Aug 30, 2021
Indonesia's ex-social affairs minister, Juliari Batubara jailed for 12 years after being convicted of taking $1.2 million in bribes linked to food aid for poor families
By Agence France-Presse • Aug 23, 2021
As large fashion brands begin placing garment orders once again in Myanmar, the sector's largely female workforce must balance diminished worker’s rights, threats to physical safety and post-coup political considerations with the need for a paycheque
By Kiana Duncan • Aug 17, 2021
Credit Bureau Cambodia (CBC) is working to integrate stronger data analytics mechanisms into the country’s financial sector. They believe that streamlining customer and industry data is key to mitigating risk across lending practices
By Kiana Duncan & Allegra Menedelson • Aug 16, 2021